UT Arlington librarians author new book on Arlington's colorful past

ARLINGTON - Imagine a speakeasy, with a brothel and plentiful gambling. And a horse racetrack with world-famous personalities dotting the crowd. And a bustling downtown complete with blacksmith and general store. Arlington was all of those things and more as the North Texas town explores its roots and journey to become a premier tourist destination with the latest addition – Cowboys Stadium.The historical images provide a unique look at Arlington history and are now the focus of  "Arlington."  The book is co-authored by Evelyn Barker, UT Arlington information literacy librarian, and Lea